PSYC08026 2022 Psychological Resilience in Practice

General Details

Full Title
Psychological Resilience in Practice
Transcript Title
Psych Resilience
Code
PSYC08026
Attendance
80 %
Subject Area
PSYC - Psychology Studies
Department
SOCS - Social Sciences
Level
08 - NFQ Level 8
Credit
05 - 05 Credits
Duration
Semester
Fee
Start Term
2022 - Full Academic Year 2022-23
End Term
9999 - The End of Time
Author(s)
John Kane, Brenda Feeney, Orla Walsh
Programme Membership
SG_HSOCI_H08 202200 Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Social Care Practice SG_HSOCP_H08 202300 Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Social Care Practice SG_HSOCI_H08 202300 Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Social Care Practice
Description

The module introduces students to Positive Psychology and the science of wellbeing and resilience.  It explores emotional expression, the negative impact of toxic stress and adverse experiences and provides a Psychological theoretical basis for care with specific emphasis on resilience. The module focuses on both developing students understanding of theoretical principles and application. In addition, students will explore the importance of self - care and examine strategies to support students/professionals when working and/or caring.

This module maps to the CORU standards of proficiency below:

Domain 1: Professional Autonomy and Accountability

Domain 2: Communication, Collaborative Practice and Team working

Domain 3: Safety & Quality

Domain 4: Professional Development

Domain 5: Professional Knowledge and Skills

Learning Outcomes

On completion of this module the learner will/should be able to;

1.

Analyse the contribution of Positive Psychology to enhance health & wellbeing. (Domain 1.23  2.17; 3.6; 4.1; 4.5; 5.7)

2.

Examine the Physiology & Psychology of the human stress response system. (Domain 1.23; 2.17; 5.7)

3.

Explore strategies & develop skills to support service users develop positive relationships, and nurture resilience.

(Domain 1.23; 2.9; 3.6; 5.4; 5.7;5.10)

4.

Investigate the importance of ‘being well to care well’ as a SCP Professional, nurturing one’s own resilience & wellbeing.

(Domain:  4.1; 4.3; 4.5)

Teaching and Learning Strategies

Delivery will involve large group lectures followed by individual and small group work sessions.

This module will use active learning strategies such as discussion, case studies, group work and one minute paper exercises.

Module Assessment Strategies

Portfolio: 5 parts, 4 sections addressing each of the LO’s and a reflection section.

This module assessment allows for assessment of CORU Standards of proficiency as follows:

Portfolio: Domain (1.23;2.9; 2.17; 3.6; 4.1; 4.3; 4.5; 5.4; 5.7;5.10)

Repeat Assessments

Repeat requirements will be determined based on failed components and will be recorded at Progression and Award Boards..

Indicative Syllabus

LO 1 Analyse the contribution of Positive Psychology to enhance health & wellbeing.

In this section we study: Positive Psychology: the scientific study of health and happiness. Positive Psychology working in tandem with other psychological perspectives to enhance health & wellbeing.

LO 2 Examine the Physiology & Psychology of the human stress response system.

In this section we examine: the Physiology & Psychology of our stress response system. In addition, we will focus on tolerable stress & toxic stress.

LO 3 Explore strategies & develop skills to support service users develop positive relationships, and nurture resilience.

In this section we explore: the Psychology of emotions, regulation and dysregulation. Positive Psychology to support emotional coaching/emotional co regulation. Skills development and strategies to support the development of positive relationships, and nurture resilience.

LO 4 Investigate the importance of ‘being well to care well’ as a SCP professional, nurturing one’s own resilience & wellbeing.

In this section we focus on: the professional practitioner and address coping skills & resilience. Support strategies when working and/or caring in busy and challenging working environments. Caring for the carer, preventing compassion fatigue & burnout.

Coursework & Assessment Breakdown

Coursework & Continuous Assessment
100 %

Coursework Assessment

Title Type Form Percent Week Learning Outcomes Assessed
1 Portfolio Coursework Assessment Assignment 100 % Week 13 1,2,3,4
             
             

Full Time Mode Workload


Type Location Description Hours Frequency Avg Workload
Lecture Lecture Theatre Lecture 2 Weekly 2.00
Tutorial Flat Classroom Tutorial 1 Weekly 1.00
Independent Learning Not Specified Independent Learning 3 Weekly 3.00
Total Full Time Average Weekly Learner Contact Time 3.00 Hours

Required & Recommended Book List

Required Reading
2018-12-18 Emotional Resilience Spring
ISBN 1409174573 ISBN-13 9781409174578

THE BRAND NEW BOOK FROM INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLING AUTHOR DR HARRY BARRY. There are many challenges facing our mental health. We are living in the middle of an anxiety epidemic, depression is the one of the most significant mental health issues of our time, self-harm is endemic amongst school children and technology and social media are insidiously and pervasively invading our lives leading to toxic stress. In this book, bestselling author and GP Dr Harry Barry reveals how you can unlock your inner emotional resilience reserves, deal with the challenges of life, and protect your mental health. He explores the key skills needed to transform your emotional capacity and reach your full potential. He covers: Personal skills teaching you how to deal with self-acceptance, perfectionism, frustration, failure and success, the physical symptoms of anxiety, procrastination, problem solving and catastrophising. Social skills such as how to develop and practice empathy, read social cues and how to deal with anxiety in social and performance situations. Life skills such as how to deal with the unfairness and discomfort of life, pragmatism and conflict resolution, how to develop a work/life balance and what to do when stress comes calling.

Required Reading
2022-01-27 Positive Psychology Routledge
ISBN 0367536854 ISBN-13 9780367536855

The third edition of Positive Psychology is an accessible introduction to this rapidly growing field. It covers all major positive psychology topics including wellbeing, character strengths, optimism, gratitude, savouring, flow, mindfulness, emotional intelligence, creativity, giftedness, wisdom, growth mindset, grit, self-esteem, self-efficacy, adaptive defences mechanisms, functional coping strategies, positive relationships, and positive psychology interventions. Positive Psychology retains all of the features that made previous editions so popular, including - Learning objectives - Accounts of major theories - Reviews of relevant research - Self-assessment questionnaires - Self-development exercises - Chapter summaries - Key term definitions - Research questions for student projects - Essay questions for student assignments - Personal development questions for student exercises - Relevant web material - Further reading This new edition has been completely updated to take account of the exponential growth of research in the field. It will prove a valuable resource for students and faculty in psychology and related disciplines including social work, nursing, teaching, counselling, and psychotherapy. This edition also provides access to online teaching resources.

Required Reading
2015-12-14 The Handbook of Child and Adolescent Clinical Psychology Taylor & Francis Group
ISBN 1138806137 ISBN-13 9781138806139

The third edition of the hugely successful "Handbook of Child and Adolescent Clinical Psychology "incorporates important advances in the field to provide a reliable and accessible resource for clinical psychologists. Beginning with a set of general conceptual frameworks for practice, the book gives specific guidance on the management of problems commonly encountered in clinical work with children and adolescents drawing on the best practice in the fields of clinical psychology and family therapy. In six sections thorough and comprehensive coverage of the following areas is provided: Frameworks for practice Problems of infancy and early childhood Problems of middle childhood Problems of adolescence Child abuse Adjustment to major life transitions Thoroughly updated throughout, each chapter dealing with specific clinical problems includes cases examples and detailed discussion of diagnosis, classification, epidemiology and clinical features. New material includes the latest advances in: child and adolescent clinical psychology; developmental psychology and developmental psychopathology; assessment and treatment programmes. This book is invaluable as both a reference work for experienced practitioners and as an up-to-date, evidence-based practice manual for clinical psychologists in training. The "Handbook of Child and Adolescent Clinical Psychology "is one of a set of 3 books published by Routledge which includes "The Handbook of Adult Clinical Psychology: An Evidence Based Practice Approach, Second Edition "(Edited by Carr & McNulty) and "The Handbook of Intellectual Disability and Clinical Psychology Practice "(Edited by Alan Carr, Christine Linehan, Gary O Reilly, Patricia Noonan Walsh and John McEvoy)."

Module Resources

Non ISBN Literary Resources

Additional reading will be recommended in class and will be updated frequently

Journal Resources
URL Resources

http://www.apa.org/

www.bps.org.uk

http://psi.ie

https://wellness.huhs.harvard.edu/mindfulness

Other Resources
Additional Information

As a 5 credit module, the total student independent effort hours for this module are 3 hours per week.